Reginald Pollack, Bathers (1957)

Description Reginald Pollack is known for his metaphorical and almost dreamlike paintings that utilize a variety of soft colors.  This painting from 1957 is an excellent example.  Completed while he was still living in Paris, it shows the influence of prominent Parisian artists he came into contact with.  The elongated figures, especially, remind us of Giacometti.  This is a gorgeously subtle painting that reveals its subtle purples, greens, and blues over time.  We love it. Details Reginald Pollack (American, 1924-2001) Bathers (1957) Oil on canvas Signed and dated in lower left hand corner 29" x 37" (overall) in likely original silver gilt wood frame About the Artist Born in Long Island, NY, Pollack graduated from the High School of Music and Art in New York City before serving in the Pacific during World War II, a traumatic experience which, like most veterans, had a profound influence on him. After the war, Pollack used funds from the GI Bill to study art at the Academie de l